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Vitamin A (Retinol) | ||
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Vitamin D | ||
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| Pronunciation |
 (a
LOO mi num KAR bun
ate) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Basaljel®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antacid |
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| Use |
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Hyperacidity; hyperphosphatemia |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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>10%: Gastrointestinal: Constipation, chalky taste, stomach cramps, fecal impaction 1% to 10%: Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, discoloration of feces (white speckles) <1%: Endocrine & metabolic: Hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: Hyperphosphatemia: 2 tablets/capsules or 12 mL of suspension with meals |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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Should be administered with meals |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Aluminum carbonate prevents gastrointestinal absorption of tetracycline by forming a large ionized chelated molecule with the aluminum ion and tetracyclines in the stomach. Aluminum carbonate prevents GI absorption of ketoconazole and itraconazole by increasing the pH in the GI tract. Any of these drugs should be administered at least 1 hour before aluminum carbonate. |
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| Patient Information |
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Dilute dose in water or juice, shake well |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Dilute dose in water or juice, shake well |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: Equivalent to 500 mg aluminum hydroxide Suspension: Equivalent to 400 mg/5 mL aluminum hydroxide Tablet: Equivalent to 500 mg aluminum hydroxide |
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